Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Pocket S
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 48/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 783,606); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Pocket S
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Huawei Pocket S better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Huawei Pocket S, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 13 points higher (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (73/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Pocket S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2943 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1188x2790 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pocket S
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pocket S
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pocket S
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Huawei Pocket S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Pocket S by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (72/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (64/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (73/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pocket S — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Huawei Pocket S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.